--- title: "Sight Aid International — check charity number SC041334 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sight Aid International a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC041334. the advancement of education charity based in South Lanarkshire. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sight-aid-international retrieved: 2026-08-24T18:00:04.301Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sight Aid International is a registered charity (number SC041334) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of education; the advancement of health; the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Its latest reported income was £3,639 (year ending 2024-02-28). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Sight Aid International? Registered charity number SC041334 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location South Lanarkshire Latest income (year ending 2024-02-28) £3,639 Website [www.sightaidinternational.org](http://www.sightaidinternational.org/) ## What does Sight Aid International do? The organisation’s purposes are: 3.1 The advancement of health and the relief of those in need through the provision of free vision examinations and glasses to people suffering financial hardship in areas of deprivation internationally. 3.2 To advance education of the public by raising awareness of the dangers and impact of refractive errors and the socio-economic toll it takes on societies affected as well as the importance of proper use and care of spectacles. 3.3 To advance education of young people by forging international school connections to encourage cross cultural relations and also… ## What causes is Sight Aid International registered for? the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sight Aid International yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sight Aid International is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sight-aid-international&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sightaidinternational.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sight Aid International a legitimate charity? Yes. Sight Aid International is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC041334) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Sight Aid International's charity number? Sight Aid International's charity number is SC041334. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC041334? Search SC041334 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Sight Aid International do? The organisation’s purposes are: 3.1 The advancement of health and the relief of those in need through the provision of free vision examinations and glasses to people suffering financial hardship in areas of deprivation internationally. 3.2 To advance education of the public by raising awareness of the dangers and impact of refractive errors and the socio-economic toll it takes on societies affected as well as the importance of proper use and care of spectacles. 3.3 To advance education of young people by forging international school connections to encourage cross cultural relations and also… Does Sight Aid International have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sight Aid International. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Sight Aid International? Sight Aid International's website is http://www.sightaidinternational.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC041334).